Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-01
TO CAPITALISTS.
HAVE FOR SALE THE
Rancho PalOS VerdeS,

CONTAINING 1900 ACRES OF THE
u most valuable al d cheapest land In
this State, comprising about 5000 acres oil
bottom and mesa land lying within fifteen
minutes drive Of Wilmington, on the sGn,n, SOUTH
Is one OF the most beautiful FRESH WATEk
LAKES. of about 60 acres tn extent, with
an extensive island in the center. Numer'
ous FINE SPRINGS ON its borders supply
II with fresh water.
THIS LAND LIES IN THE ARTEsrAN ELT.
and would make one of ~ most desirable
this county. On the northern boundary oi
this tract OF mesa lands, on the Mcdonald
ranch, lies the site known as Broad Acres,
where land is selling at from $75 TO sl0o per
acre, two TO three miles to the west. in9
western boundary runs along the beauuful
foothills OF the noble Palos VeIdes range,
back to the place of beginning, adjoining the
city limits Of Wilmington. These 5000 acres
can be put upon the market and sold at once
FOR ENOUGH TO PAY FOR THE ENTIRE TRACT
OF 1000 ACRES.
The other 14.Oo0 acres extend from San
northern boundary being within
new terminus OF the railroad. Two-thirds
of this tract is composed OF the npest table
land, and Of the richest soil. upon which is
now growing most luxuriant crops OF the
various native grasses. With the exception
of several Inaccessible canons and
steep mountain sides on the west
end every acre of 1t is fine agricultural
land, on which, with the possible exception
fruit raised in California can be successfully
The hi CHEST point on the Palos verdes is
l,500 feet above the level of the fea, on TO
which carriages can he easily driven.
From this point some OF the most magnih-
cent views on this continent are to be seen.
Almost at ones feet lies the thriving harbor
OF San Pedro, with its neet OF ships and
with Wilmington in close proximity
Farther to the east is the now
FAMOUS RATTLEsNAKE ISLAND,
With its broad expause of sand beach,
white with the rollers OF San Pedro bay,
stretching away with a graceful curve to
Long Beach and Alamitos Beach, the future
great seaside resorts OF the Pacific Coast
delighted gaze the great valleys Of Los An
seles aud san Gabriel. Still farther to the
east are the towering peaks OF the sierra
Madre mountains, with Old Baldys"
snow-crowned head glistening in the sun,
anywhere. 10 the westw ard, again,
we look down upon the lovely lake at
Bal,ona Harbor, whence the magnificent
beach of Santa Monica bay. lined with
breakers OF white SURF. stretches away as as
the westward, rising up out OF the deep
blue ocean, apparently not five miles away,
are the lofty peaks Of the beautiful santa
Catalina island. and beyond, in the dim
Clemenie island. the whole forming series
| of magnificent views, which would rouse
the enthusiasm of the best landscape
painter.
thousands
| TONS OF THE FINEST OcHRE,
OF many colors and shades, which have al
re ady been successfully used In the manu-
facture of paint, specimens OF which may
be seen In this city on one OF our prom
inent buildings. Brea, or natural asphalt
um, and bituminous rock, suitable for stree
paving, is found in many places In large
quantities. al oil is found In the mount
haustible quantities crops out in man!
places. A hill OF gypsum, or plaster o
paris, lies in about the center OF The range
which has obtained local celebrity for thu
polishing of gold and silver. Building
stone is found almost everywhere, amonl
which is light gray sandstone OF arm an'
beautiful texture. Slaterock fs found II
!, Immense layers which will readily cleav
} into slabs four inches In thickness and lou
to six feet or more In length and width.
Numerous springs Of fine water, anon,
them sulphur and iron. are found all owe
the tract, and in 1t, great canyons can b.
stored the surplus water OF the rainy season
J su uf1icient to irrigate 100000 acres. beside
J furnishing immense water power for al
purposes by constructing Inexpensive dam
across their narrow gorges. natural reser
J yoirs, on the various benches.
Lying, al this property does, between ant
, in Immediate proximity to two great har
bors, along the foothills of which the grea
trunk line OF the A., 7. & 8. +. is shortly t
be built, the right of way through 1t havin
already been secured, 1t has advantage
which, 1t may be safely aAnyted, no othe
, tract OF equal area Is possessed OF. Whel
properly developed and literally advertise
the Palos Vsrdes would soon become one
the most
II POPULAR SUMMER AND WINTER RESORTS
on the Pacific Coast, combining what other
, lack, the advantages Of ocean and mountai
attractions, with hunting, yachting. hshin
. and bathing.
To a Joint stock company the Palo Verde
can be made to realize a very large profit
Twill sell this tract for s25 per acre.
: very easy terms, II taken within four day
II not sold by that time the price VIII
, advanced.
For further particulars apply to
ALVAN ID. BROCK,
Rooms 29 and 80, Newell Block. corner Set
ond and Main SITS, Los Angeles, Cal.
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